Opinions on open end ratcheting wrenches

[SARG]

Has anyone obtained these "new" ratcheting wrenches. Have you found them useful?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...21x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=00921936000P

 

[tonydanzah]

i have used someone elses, i was kinda surprised that they were not terrible.

 

[MoToys]

Save your money.

 

[Appleyard]

They are pretty decent. I've got the combo metric set. I love using them on brake lines where I need to add a union. You dont get a whole lot of tightening torque with the open end though. Once you get it tight it just wants to slip. I always go back over with a regular wrench just to be sure.

Only ~$20, buy them and see how you like them!

 

[dirtmister16]

depends on the situation. takes a lot of room to swing. as most have said great for brake fittings and such. i have a cheapo set that has no moving parts, i actually like it for certain tasks i do. id like to find a set that had stubby handles that would help sometimes.

 

[Danglerb]

Same basic idea has been around for at least 20 years. I got curious about them a few months back and bought sets of the Aulden (spring loaded jaw), and Craftman and Snapon versions. Main issue is the LONG swing angle to make them ratchet, with a hex head its 60 degrees.